Students submitted and presented their tâches today in class
They were then given the rest of the period to create a resource for their upcoming test
Unit 3 resource requirements for each grammar structure (conditionnel présent + passé, participe présent + subjonctif présent):
Utilisation
Formation
5-7 exemples en français et anglais
Une blague
mercredi, le 22 novembre - Tâche
Students were given the period to work on their tâches
Devoirs: complete your tâche as they are due tomorrow.
mardi, le 21 novembre - Quiz + Tâche
Students wrote their quizzes today
They were then given the remainder of the period to work on their tâches which are due on Thursday
lundi, le 20 novembre - Quiz Review
Today we spent the period reviewing for tomorrow's quiz
We played a few review games to practice le participe présent and students were given the acronym "WEIRDO" to remember when to use le subjonctif instead of l'indicatif
Rappel: practice documents can be found under le 14 et 15 novembre below.
vendredi, le 17 novembre - Film
Today we watched a short documentary related to Unit 3
Devoirs: complete the questions found on Classroom.
Rappel: our quiz on Tuesday will test your knowledge on the following: le participe présent and le subjonctif présent.
jeudi, le 16 novembre - Tâche
Complete the following in my absence:
10 minutes of Duolingo
Go over your subjonctif homework from yesterday with someone else in the class
Work on tâche
mercredi, le 15 novembre - Subjonctif présent
Today we took up the participe présent homework from yesterday's class and completed a couple listening activities found on page 99 of the cahier
Students were then introduced to le subjonctif présent. We completed notes, listening activities on page 105 (cahier) and exercises
Students were then given a review package for the grammar portion of their test
Devoirs: complete today's test review package and check your answers. Review the readings we have done this unit to prepare for Monday's review package.
Rappel: bring ONE thing to put on our door for the Halloween contest!
Today students read about a type of cheese from the south of France in a reading called "Dans votre assiette: le Roquefort (pp. 81-82) and answered questions (Classroom)
We then went over the outline of our next test and students began to create a resource for the grammar section
mercredi, le 25 octobre - Chocolat!
Today we learned how to describe chocolate using our 5 senses: touch (le touche), smell (l'odorat), taste (le goût), sound (l'ouïe) and site (la vue)
We then did a blind-folded tasting activity!
Devoirs: p. 63 (cahier) and questions on Classroom.
mardi, le 24 octobre - Musician + Questions
Today students were put into pairs and conducted interviews "with" a famous artist of their choice in front of the class
Devoirs: vocabulary work on p. 58 (cahier) and p. 69 (cahier).
lundi, 23 octobre - Njacko Backo + Chocolat
Today we learned about the influential Cameroonian musician Njacko Backo through a reading (pg. 72-73), questions (Classroom) and a listening activity (p. 58 cahier)
We then read about the the history of chocolate (pg. 84-85)
vendredi, le 20 octobre - Quiz + Vid
Students wrote their quizzes today
We then watched the student's cooking videos from yesterday's tâche
Rappel: we decided as a class to have the Unit 2 Test on Tuesday, October 31st.
Today we reviewed le futur simple, learned last year
Students completed a practice worksheet and listened to a song sung in the futur simple
Devoirs: complete the activity posted on Classroom. The leading questions are below.
Que ferez-vous après l'école secondaire? Qu'est-ce que vous étudierez? Où est-ce que vous travaillerez? Où habiterez vous? Est-ce que vous lirez des romans français dans le futur? Jouerez-vous des sports? Que ferez vous pendant vos fins de semaines? ...
Bienvenue à votre classe de français 11!
mercredi, le 17 janvier - (10am-12pm)
vendredi, le 12 janvier - Exam Review
jeudi, le 11 janvier - Exam Review
mercredi, le 10 janvier - Oral Exam + Exam Review
mardi, le 9 janvier - Exam Review
lundi, le 8 janvier - Exam Review
le 23 décembre - le 7 janvier - Joyeuses fêtes!
vendredi, le 22 décembre - Holiday Movie
- Today we watched a holiday movie
jeudi, le 21 décembre - Quest + Oral Exam- Today we discussed what was read yesterday and worked on comprehension questions
- Then students were presented a major topic in the novel, put into two teams and debated the topic
- Devoirs: complete questions on Classroom.
mardi, le 19 décembre - Les Misérables- Today we discussed what was read yesterday
- Devoirs: read pages 42-59.
lundi, le 18 décembre - In-class Assessment + Les Misérablesvendredi, le 15 décembre - Victor Hugo
- To introduce students to Les Misérables, we watched a documentary on Victor Hugo
- Devoirs: read la "première partie" du livre Les Misérables.
jeudi, le 14 décembre - Séminaire- Thank you to Tristan, Tiên and Noah for sharing their articles today!
- Devoirs: complete the response questions from all three of today's seminars.
mercredi, le 13 décembre - Séminaire- Thank you to Sophia and Marisa for sharing their articles today!
- Devoirs:
- Complete the response questions from both of today's seminars
- Prepare for Tristan, Noah and Tiên's seminars by going through their articles
- Tristan: http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1069374/loot-box-star-wars-battlefront-coffres-loot-boxes
- Noah: http://www.ledevoir.com/societe/science-et-technologie/503961/bientot-new-york-washington-en-29-minutes-de-train
- Tiên: https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/un-trou-noir-geant-devoile-lenfance-de-notre-univers
- Rappel: bring a cheque or cash of $20 to pay for your mandatory novel.
mardi, le 12 décembre - Séminaire- Thank you to Henry and Sydney for sharing their articles today!
- Devoirs:
- Complete the response questions from both of today's seminars
- Prepare for Sophia, Marisa and Tristan's seminars by going through their articles
- Sophia: http://www.lapresse.ca/noel/deguster/201712/04/01-5145800-je-ne-mange-pas-de-ca.php
- Marisa: http://www.lapresse.ca/environnement/pollution/201712/04/01-5145809-le-triste-sort-de-tortues-assaillies-par-le-plastique.php
lundi, le 11 décembre - Absentvendredi, le 8 décembre - Vidéo
- Today we watched an episode from Radio Canada
http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/2016-2017/episodes/381260/premiers-canadiens?isAutoPlay=1jeudi, le 7 décembre - Conférence
- Today we met one-on-one to check progress on seminar
- Students were given the period to prepare for their seminars
mercredi, le 6 décembre - Exemple- Today we ran an exemplar seminar lead by the teacher
- Students were given an opportunity to read my article in advance, create 2 questions to ask, create an opinion and carry this all out in a discussion
- Devoirs: complete your response to my seminar question on Classroom.
mardi, le 5 décembre - Prep + Tâche- Today students were given time to prepare for our example seminar tomorrow
- They were given the rest of the period to work on their own seminars
- Devoirs: prepare for tomorrow's seminar. Ensure that you reread the assignment outline and article.
lundi, le 4 décembre - Tâchevendredi, le 1 décembre - Saint Nicolas + TV5MONDE
- Today students read about The French Santa
- They were then introduced to an excellent online activity database: TV5MONDE
- They explored the following two activities: Ça bouge à Bruxelles and Visite du Château d'If
https://www.frenchtoday.com/blog/la-saint-nicolas-saint-nicholas-in-france?utm_source=French+Today&utm_campaign=42c95d3b10-newsletter_nov30_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_114086e6d7-42c95d3b10-230467413&mc_cid=42c95d3b10&mc_eid=b341e3422ahttp://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr/apprendre-francais/ca-bouge-bruxelles-0?exercice=1
http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr/apprendre-francais/visite-du-chateau-dif?exercice=1
jeudi, le 30 novembre - Film
- Today we watched the rest of the movie and students were given time to answer comprehension questions
- Devoirs: complete the movie questions on Classroom.
mercredi, le 29 novembre - Film- Today we watched the first half of Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont
mardi, le 28 novembre - Test- Students wrote their Unit 3 tests today
lundi, le 27 novembre - Test Reviewvendredi, le 24 novembre - Test Review
jeudi, le 23 novembre - Tâche + Test Review
- Students submitted and presented their tâches today in class
- They were then given the rest of the period to create a resource for their upcoming test
- Unit 3 resource requirements for each grammar structure (conditionnel présent + passé, participe présent + subjonctif présent):
- Utilisation
- Formation
- 5-7 exemples en français et anglais
- Une blague
mercredi, le 22 novembre - Tâche- Students were given the period to work on their tâches
- Devoirs: complete your tâche as they are due tomorrow.
mardi, le 21 novembre - Quiz + Tâche- Students wrote their quizzes today
- They were then given the remainder of the period to work on their tâches which are due on Thursday
lundi, le 20 novembre - Quiz Reviewvendredi, le 17 novembre - Film
- Today we watched a short documentary related to Unit 3
- Devoirs: complete the questions found on Classroom.
- Rappel: our quiz on Tuesday will test your knowledge on the following: le participe présent and le subjonctif présent.
jeudi, le 16 novembre - Tâche- Complete the following in my absence:
- 10 minutes of Duolingo
- Go over your subjonctif homework from yesterday with someone else in the class
- Work on tâche
mercredi, le 15 novembre - Subjonctif présentmardi, le 14 novembre - Participe présent
lundi, le 13 novembre - Craig Kielburger + Tâche
- Today we learned about Craig Kielburger through a video and reading
- Students were then given time to work on their tâches
- Devoirs: read "Des jeunes qui ont fait une différence" on pg. 124-127 and complete questions found on Classroom.
[[media type=youtube key=Fx88LEhNneM width=392 height=219 width="392" height="219"]]jeudi, le 9 novembre - Demi-jour + Quiz
- Students wrote their quizzes today
- They were then given the rest of the period to go on Duolingo and work on their tâches
mercredi, le 8 novembre - Out of the Cold + Le conditionnel- Today we took a second look at the organization "Out of the Cold" (p. 96-97, cahier) and watched a short and recent video on the program
- We then read a passage about poverty (p. 100, textbook)
- Finally, we completed a listening activity to work on the conditional (p. 91, cahier) and another on p. 93 (cahier)
- Devoirs: check your work with the answer key below and study for tomorrow's quiz.
[[media type=youtube key=BTYoW9ZBBeQ width=392 height=219 width="392" height="219"]]mardi, le 7 novembre - Out of the Cold + Le conditionnel
- Complete "conditional" exercises on pg. 91-92 (cahier)
lundi, le 6 novembre - Le conditionnel- Today students were introduced to their third unit
- We then watched a video and filled notes out on le conditionnel (présent et passé)
- Finally, students were given time to look into local organizations that deal with social problems in preparation for this unit's tâche
- Rappel: our quiz on Thursday will test you on your knowledge of the conditional in the present and past tense.
[[media type=youtube key=XhF9TCjAJ78 width=392 height=219 width="392" height="219"]]jeudi, le 2 novembre - Film
- Today we watched the rest of Haute Cuisine
mercredi, le 1 novembre - Film- Today we watched the first half of Haute Cuisine
mardi, le 31 octobre - Testlundi, le 30 octobre - Test Review
vendredi, le 27 octobre - Vid + Test Review
jeudi, le 26 octobre - Fromage + Test Review
- Today students read about a type of cheese from the south of France in a reading called "Dans votre assiette: le Roquefort (pp. 81-82) and answered questions (Classroom)
- We then went over the outline of our next test and students began to create a resource for the grammar section
mercredi, le 25 octobre - Chocolat!- Today we learned how to describe chocolate using our 5 senses: touch (le touche), smell (l'odorat), taste (le goût), sound (l'ouïe) and site (la vue)
- We then did a blind-folded tasting activity!
- Devoirs: p. 63 (cahier) and questions on Classroom.
mardi, le 24 octobre - Musician + Questions- Today students were put into pairs and conducted interviews "with" a famous artist of their choice in front of the class
- Devoirs: vocabulary work on p. 58 (cahier) and p. 69 (cahier).
lundi, 23 octobre - Njacko Backo + Chocolatvendredi, le 20 octobre - Quiz + Vid
- Students wrote their quizzes today
- We then watched the student's cooking videos from yesterday's tâche
- Rappel: we decided as a class to have the Unit 2 Test on Tuesday, October 31st.
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jeudi, le 19 octobre - Tâche + Quiz Review
mercredi, le 18 octobre - Pronoms relatifs + Tâche
mardi, le 17 octobre - Pronoms démonstratifs + relatifs + Tâche
- Today we reviewed demonstrative pronouns and learned two relative pronouns (que et qui)
- Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their tâches
- Devoirs: complete "Je pratique..." on pg. 90 (textbook) and pg. 72-73 (cahier).
lundi, le 16 octobre - Cécile Murat + Le Mardi grasvendredi, le 13 octobre - Vidéo
- Today vidéo vendredi was inspired by our readings on Acadians
- Devoirs:
- Watch today's video if you were absent! Content will be on future assessments!
- Read pp. 56-57 (textbook)
[[media type=youtube key=bvscKFVN_M8 width=425 height=237 width="425" height="237"]]jeudi, le 12 octobre - Pronoms démonstratifs + Tâche
- Today we learned how to use demonstrative pronouns
- Devoirs: p. 59 (cahier) and activity on Classroom.
mercredi, le 11 octobre - Quiz + Tâche- Students wrote their quizzes today
- They were given the rest of the period to work on their tâches
mardi, le 10 octobre - Quiz Review + Cécil Muratvendredi, le 6 octobre - Shortened period
- Today we watched a Thanksgiving episode for vidéo vendredi
jeudi, le 5 octobre - Le Plus-que-parfait + Tâchemercredi, le 4 octobre - Le Passé composé + Imparfait
Aide:
http://www.frenchspanishonline.com/magazine/passe-compose-vs-imparfait/
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Pratique:
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/quizzes-and-tests/passe-compose-vs-imparfait-quiz/
https://www.tolearnfrench.com/exercises/exercise-french-2/exercise-french-7830.php
mardi, le 3 octobre - Unité 2 + L'Acadie
- Today students were introduced to Unit 2: Les coutumes et les traditions francophones
- We learned about Acadians and their history through a video and reading (pp. 52-53, 64-65 dans le manuel)
- Students were then given a BRIEF introduction to this unit's tâche
- Devoirs: complete the few questions that are on Classroom.
- Rappel: observation and conversation in French will be evaluated in this unit.
[[media type=youtube key=CfUbRx94xrM width=392 height=219 width="392" height="219"]]lundi, le 2 octobre - Film
vendredi, le 29 septembre - Film
- Today we watched the first half of a French film
jeudi, le 28 septembre - Test- Students wrote their tests today
mercredi, le 27 septembre - Test Reviewmardi, le 26 septembre - Quiz + Expression de quantité
- Students wrote their quizzes today
- We then explored the expression of quantity
- Devoirs: complete the activity on Classroom and pp. 34-35 (cahier).
- Rappel: our Unit 1 Test is on Thursday.
lundi, le 25 septembre - La Martinique et les îles de la Guadeloupevendredi, le 22 septembre - Vidéo
http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/2016-2017/episodes/381275/grandir-bebe
jeudi, le 21 septembre - Pronoms objet avec l'impératif
- Today we continued working on using object pronouns in the imperative
- Devoirs: complete pg. 23-26 (cahier)
mercredi, le 20 septembre - Tâche + Pronoms objet avec l'impératif- Students presented their tâches today
- We then learned how to use object pronouns in the imperatvie
- Devoirs: complete the practice activity posted on Classroom. Refer to your notes and pp. 27-29 of your textbook for help.
mardi, le 19 septembre - Tâche- Students were given the period to work on their tâches
- Rappel: you will be presenting your tâches tomorrow.
lundi, le 18 septembre - La Tunisie + Listeningvendredi, le 15 septembre - Quiz + Vidéo
- Students wrote their quizzes today
- They then watched an episode from Radio Canada
- Devoirs: complete the activity on Classroom. Make sure to comment on the submissions of two other students in the class.
http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/2016-2017/episodes/381272/vie-decrete-bebes?isAutoPlay=1jeudi, le 14 septembre - Le Futur antérieur
- Today students were introduced to le futur antérieur
- Devoirs: p.8-10 (cahier) and the activity on Classroom.
- Rappel: our quiz is tomorrow.
mercredi, le 13 septembre - Tâchemardi, le 12 septembre - Le futur simple
lundi, le 11 septembre - Housekeeping + Unit 1
le 6 septembre - le 8 septembre - Camp Wahanowin!
mardi le 5, septembre - Intro